Use Ben Gurion, then rail, bus, taxi or private transfer to Jerusalem. There is no commercial Jerusalem airport for normal passenger flights.
Israel flight guide
Flights to and from Israel
Israel's flight network is led by Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, with Haifa rebuilding short-haul regional service and Ramon serving Eilat and the Red Sea. Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Haifa and northern Israel are usually reached by ground transfer after landing.
Tap any route below to compare fares for that destination.
Route snapshot
Ben Gurion is the main airport; Haifa and Ramon solve specific regional travel problems.
Use TLV for almost all long-haul and European/Middle East connections. Use HFA for selected Cyprus, Greece and Eilat flights when it fits northern Israel. Use ETM for Eilat, the Red Sea and desert trips.
International direct flights
International routes from Ben Gurion, Haifa and Ramon
Published airline schedules change seasonally. Use this as a route guide and confirm exact dates before booking.
| Destination | Airport | Main airlines | Typical schedule | Travel role |
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Domestic and regional routes
Domestic and regional airport choices
Domestic flying is limited but useful for Eilat/Ramon. Haifa can save time for northern Israel when its Cyprus, Greece and Eilat services match your dates.
After landing
Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and northern Israel are ground-transfer choices, not flight searches.
Choose the airport first, then plan rail, car hire, guided tours or private transfers around the final place you want to reach.
Use Ben Gurion for most international arrivals, then road transfer toward Ein Gedi, Masada and the Dead Sea hotels.
Use Ben Gurion for the widest airline choice, or Haifa Airport when its Cyprus, Greece or Eilat services fit your dates.
Travel icons
Plan the airport around the places people actually came to see.
Most landmark trips are ground transfers after the flight. Choose the airport for the route and schedule first, then match rail, car hire, guided tours or private transfers.
Dome of the RockJerusalem Old City landmark and skyline icon.
Holy SepulchreChristian Quarter pilgrimage landmark.
MarketMahane Yehuda / shuk food, produce and evening culture.
Dead SeaDesert, salt water and Ein Gedi / Masada day trips.
Tel AvivBeach, business travel, Jaffa and Mediterranean nightlife.
HaifaBahai Gardens, port city, Carmel and northern Israel access.
Airline notes
Airlines, route patterns and connection warnings.
Main airlines to compare
EL AL, Israir, Arkia, airHaifa, Flydubai, Etihad Airways, Aegean, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, United Airlines
Schedule note
Israel schedules can change quickly because of security, airspace and airline policy decisions. Always verify the operating carrier, terminal, refund rules, travel advisories and airport status before paying.
Plan and book
Flights, hotels, tours, car hire and insurance.
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- Travel insurance
- Route snapshot prepared for tourism planning in August 2026; confirm live schedules before booking.
FAQ
Useful questions before booking
Can I book Israel flights here?
Use the booking-search links to open live fare pages with travel partners. Confirm final fare rules, baggage, terminal and visa details before paying.
Are these schedules live?
No. This is an independent planning guide. Routes, aircraft and days of operation change seasonally, so always confirm current service before booking.
What is the self-transfer risk?
Separate tickets can require immigration, visa eligibility, arrival forms, baggage collection and recheck-in. If the first flight is late, the second airline may not protect the connection.
Where can I check airport codes?
Use Flights Airports for airport codes and map browsing, especially where a city or country has multiple practical airports.
Image credits
Landmark images
- Images are used from Wikimedia Commons / openly licensed sources where available, including Dome of the Rock, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Tel Aviv skyline, Bahai Gardens Haifa, Dead Sea shore and Mahane Yehuda Market. Check each source page for full license terms.